The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has sent 19 eleventh-level Qatari students studying French as an elective course for the Language and Culture Camp in France for the summer of 2024. The camp was held in Royan at the Karel Language Institute.
The four-week camp aimed to enhance students' skills in the French language, introduce them to the culture and civilization of France, and involve them in various events to strengthen their personal traits through local traditions and culture. It also aimed to help them develop critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills through the competencies and values of the general framework of the national curriculum.
The camp increased students' awareness of the options available to study at higher education levels in France, the host country. It also highlighted future career opportunities for students who are fluent in multiple foreign languages in addition to their mother tongue.
The camp's study program included 15 weekly lessons. Students were divided into two groups to ensure the quality of language instruction and provide them with intensive support. The program focused on developing students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Several cultural and social activities, such as local excursions and cultural events, were also organized to enhance the learning experience. These helped students immerse themselves in French culture and improve their language skills through direct interaction.
The students enjoyed joining the camp and benefiting from educational and cultural activities that contributed to developing their language and personal skills.
